Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Unlikely to Issue Sovereign ESG Bonds in the Near Future

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2021

Issuing ESG bonds separately from conventional JGBs could make the process of borrowing money less efficient, said finance ministry official Masato Kanda.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 10/12/2021

Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Restrict Use of VIE Structures for Foreign IPOs

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

The blacklist is expected to target new companies in sensitive sectors that use VIE structures to run their China businesses.

Market Infrastructure

IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Receives CFTC Certification for New Mini Finance Futures

By Editors | 09/12/2021

TAIFEX said the financial industry is the most interesting sector to foreign investors in Taiwan’s stock market.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors

By Editors | 09/12/2021

The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea’s Revised FSCMA Takes Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2021

The approval process will be simplified for foreign securities firms to change their status in Korea from a branch office to a subsidiary, and vice versa.

Securities / Derivatives

HKFE Gets CFTC Certification for Two More China Futures Contracts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2021

The certification of the two contracts means they can be offered and sold to persons in the US, and that US investors can trade the contracts from within the US.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Streamline Regulatory System for Listed Companies

By Darien Choong | 08/12/2021

Rules and regulations from the CSRC, SSE and SZSE will be merged and integrated into 182 regulations, a reduction of 60 percent.